I install and stress test the Nexen Winguard Winspike 3 studdable winter tire which has been on the market for just over a year as of January 2024. After coming from Toyo Observe and previously Nokian Hakkapeliitta and Bridgestone Blizzak, I opted to try the Nexen and compare them for myself. Of course, I had to document my findings!
Winter tires and road safety are important to me and I hope this video helps someone learn something or at the very least showcases the effectiveness of winter tires and how they can drastically improve road safety. Imagine if everyone in winter climates had access to affordable/incentivized/subsidized winter tires! How many lives could be saved?
Thank you to Innovative Autoworx for sponsoring this video! If you’re in Canada and looking for wheels and/or tires, check out innovativeautoworx.com/ and duallywheels.ca/!
Drive safe out there!
0:00 - Intro & tire details
4:15 - Nexen Tire install & overview
6:48 - First drive & impressions
11:38 - Snow acceleration & braking test
13:45 - Emergency maneuvering, understeer, oversteer, braking, & skids😁
21:27 - Ice acceleration & braking test
24:35 - Highway driving
26:06 - Thick snow rips
27:48 - Final thoughts & outro